On Monday, Feb. 9, the Board of Trustees held a formal investiture for NMU's 15th President, Dr. Fritz Erickson. Pictured above are senior faculty member Peter Goodrich (carrying the mace) and chair of the board, Rick Pop, in the procession to the investiture. At the ceremony, Erickson formally received the presidential medallion, known as the chain of office, from the NMU Board of Trustees. View a video of the investiture ceremony online.

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NMU Board Reauthorizes North Star Academy Charter

The NMU Board of Trustees voted to reauthorize North Star academy's charter at their Feb. 10 meeting. The contract is for two years, with a two-year extension if the academy continues making progress toward goals. North Star is one of 10 public school academies chartered by NMU. The new contract goes into effect July 1. More Information

Board of Trustees and "Fearless" Student Luncheon

The NMU Board of Trustees hosted a luncheon as part of the investiture celebration with a collection of students from campus. Students were chosen by their participation in the NMU sponsored "Fearless in the Face of" Instagram contest, or by their participation in sharing their "Fearless" stories on NMU's blog.

2014 -15 Meeting Schedule

The NMU Board of Trustees meeting schedule for the calendar year 2014 is as follows:

Thursday and Friday, July 16-17)
(Board Retreat off campus, no formal university business)

Thursday and Friday, Sept. 17-18

New Board Members Appointed

Marquette residents Robert Mahaney and Tami Seavoy were appointed to the Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees by Gov. Rick Snyder. Both will serve 8 year terms, expiring Dec. 31, 2022. Learn more about Seavoy and Mahaneyhere.

2014 Capital Outlays Priorities

The NMU board approved the university's fiscal year 2014 capital outlay project priorities, which universities are required to submit annually to the state. NMU’s top three priorities are a renovation and addition to the Learning Resources Center, an academic facilities upgrade project involving Forest Roberts Theatre, the McClintock Building and the Physical Education Instructional Facility and the renovation of Cohodas Hall.